Benefit planned for Farris Scholarship

A special benefit to honor Shane Farris, who succumbed to injuries during an oilfield explosion last summer, is being planned for Saturday, April 27 at the Carmi Elks Lodge.The "Shane Farris Memorial Jam Session" will feature several musical acts, including First Cause, Hillbilly Funk, Alcoholics Unanimous, and acoust...

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The Carmi Times - Carmi, IL

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Posted Apr. 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Posted Apr. 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM

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A special benefit to honor Shane Farris, who succumbed to injuries during an oilfield explosion last summer, is being planned for Saturday, April 27 at the Carmi Elks Lodge.

The "Shane Farris Memorial Jam Session" will feature several musical acts, including First Cause, Hillbilly Funk, Alcoholics Unanimous, and acoustic performances by L.D. Wolf, Gene West and Sheri Stevens. Sam Hamblin will also serve as the evening's live DJ.

Admission to the event is $5 with all proceeds going to the Shane Farris Welding Scholarship.